
1083-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
nSwitching the door unlock functi on (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control. 
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold  ,
 or   for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
. 
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step  .)
Vehicles with an alarm: To prevent un intended triggering of the alarm, unlock
the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once
after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 sec-
onds after   is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will
automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P.  6 8 )
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Multi-information 
display 
(if equipped)
Unlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door
handle unlocks only the
driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings once
Holding the front passen-
ger’s door handle unlocks
all the doors.
Holding either front door
handle unlocks all the
doors.Exterior: Beeps
twice
Interior: Pings once 

1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
*1: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*2: Vehicles with an continuously variable transmission
n Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
lIn the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
l If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
n Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
*1, 2
The driver’s door was
opened while any shift
position other than P
was selected without
turning off the engine
switch.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Press   twice while pressing and
holding  . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure 

1203-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Note for the entry function
lEven when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or  in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine
switch modes are changed.
l Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
doors will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
l As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
l Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
l The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
l If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
l Touching the door lock or unlock sensor while wearing gloves may prevent
lock or unlock operation.
l When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
l If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. ( P. 118)
l Vehicles with a drive monitor display: If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound
outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors. 

1213-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)l
Vehicles with a multi-information display: If the electronic key is inside the
vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may
be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
l The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
l If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
l Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
l A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately after entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.
l Unlocking the vehicle may take more time if another electronic key is within
the effective range.
n When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
lTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
l The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 576)
n To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)
n If the smart key system do es not operate properly
l Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 535)
l Starting the engine:  P. 536
n Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 576)
n If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
lLocking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 111, 535)
l Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 536
l Stopping the engine:  P.  1 6 9 

1343-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode 
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem: The function will set to ON
mode each time the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position. 
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.) 
Vehicles with a smart key system: The function will set to ON mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. 
Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.) 
n To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. 

1474-1. Before driving
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 176, 178, 180)
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to
stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 184)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to
stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your per-
son.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Parking the vehicle
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4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
4-2. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift  lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift  lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (Vehicles
with an automatic transmission or
continuously variable transmission:
The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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4
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1684-2. Driving procedures
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
Continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set
in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly
depress the clutch pedal.
The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator
light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (continuously variable trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) until the engine is
completely started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart key system)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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